Research & Publications

We lead in research, contribute to, collaborate in, and sponsor academic projects on feline health, virology, coat, eye color genetics, and cat well-being. Here are some of our projects and links to external publications related to our work at Belle Ayr Ltd. Managed by Kristina Macaulay, MBA, PGDL, a registered independent researcher. ORCID: 0009-0008-9249-8032
Our DATA is available for Veterinary Organisations and University research programs. We have a 2020-2025 big data search model that includes Medical History, Echocardiogram imaging, X-rays, and Weight tracking, including litters. Photo records. If you are running a research project or clinical trial and want access, please email us directly. info@belleayr.com

Working with Professor Marie Abitbol, of the Université de Lyon, France

• We have looked at the health in the new Corin gene, confirming there are no Blood pressure-associated issue, 2025. Submitted reports to TICA, FIFe, WCF, Loof.

• Feline minimal white spotting associated with blue eyes, a trait called DBE by breeders for dominant blue eyes, 2025.

• Contributed to The Blue Eye Gene DBE, in the Rociri Elvis (DBEre) in the Maine Coon cats, Altai (DBEAlt) in British Shorthair/Longhair cats 2024.

• The University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital. Confirming cats tested have 'normal' hearing in the DBEre and DBEalt genes, 2024. DOI: 10.1111/age.70020

• Contributed to the identification of the Copper Gene in the Golden British Shorthair (BSH/BLH) cats, 2022.

Working with Professor Dr. Addie, The University of Glasgow, UK

• We have co-authored, funded the publication, and identified FCV and Feline periodontal disease, treatment and cure, 2023-2025.

• We have funded, researched and co-authored papers on FIP, we identified the AGP marker for FIP remission to be under 500 “A sustained return to normal levels of AGP was the most rapid and consistent indicator for differentiating recovery from remission following treatment for FIP.” 2022. DOI: 10.3390/v14040744‍ ‍DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1145695/v1

• Identified and confirmed the prevention and cure treatment with Bova EIDD-1931, or Molnupiravir EIDD-2801, 2021-2022.

• We have funded the publication on FCoV prevention and cure treatment with GS-441524, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.02.012

In collaboration with Dr. Judy Hao, Petgeno Laboratories, China

• We conducted research on the Silver and Corin gene related to health in BSH/ BLH cats, 2024.

Cat Registration Clubs - TICA, FIFe

• Contributed and proposal member for the TICA British Shorthair Corin application for the Proposal for the New Trait Advancement to Championship. 2025 Approved.

• Application member and contributed to the FIFe British Shorthair Corin new Trait application. 2025 Approved.

• Health and Wellbeing Committee for TICA & FIFe submitted the Blood Pressure Study outcome for the new Train Color Corin. 2025.

My Independent Funded Research

• Global Cat Health Survey — The wider survey it sits in, gathering pedigrees, breeder records and laboratory results on inherited conditions in pedigree cats.

• The Blue Eyes Directory Survey — A register of cats carrying a dominant blue eye, tracing each one back to its founder line so that a mating that could put two variants in one kitten can be spotted beforehand. blueeyesdirectory.com

• EIDD-2801 to EIDD-1931 Equimolar Dose Conversion: Derivation and Peer-Reviewed Basis of the 1.27 Molar Weight Ratio. 2026.

• Kitten Death Classification. A six-category, mutually exclusive classification system for pedigree breeding program research ·

  Calibrated to feline-specific biology. 2025-2026.

• Gestation Timing Methodology Variable Mating Window Framework for Expected Date of Delivery (EDD) Calculation. 2026.

• PROACTIVE FELINE PARTURITION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL (PFPMP) Three-Breed Program 2025-2026.

• Clinical Trigger Framework for PFPMP, 2025-2026. Treatment protocol for Queens, Kittens. 2025-2026.

• Cat Body Weight Development Patterns in BSH, BLH & Maine Coon Cats. 2020-2025 | 846 records, 152 cats.

• Restoring tear ducts in brachycephalic Exotic Shorthair cats, 2022-2025.

• FHV treatment and “cure” the cat has recovered, has a FHV-negative PCR result, and does not relapse, 2023.

Registered EMS Provider, with work placements for veterinary students

• We offer real-world work placements in Animal Husbandry EMS (AHEMS), which focuses on animal handling, management, and welfare. Our placements are designed to help students meet their RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) requirements. We help shape the next generation of veterinary surgeons by providing practical, hands-on experience with our cats and kittens, as well as opportunities to participate in our research projects.

• Clinical EMS (cEMS): Involves participating in our clinical rounds and work.